Upcoming Events
ICOY hosts training, policy forums, special events and other meetings for our membership, direct service providers contracted through the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and service administrators. See a calendar of all our upcoming events and training.
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Legal Training for Practitioners Working with Youth in Crisis
IDHS Capacity Building Training TopicPlease join ICOY's Legal training to review best practices for working with youth and families in the context of an agency's legal responsibilities. We will address decision-making authority and the…
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Building a Trauma-Informed Organization
IDHS Trauma TrainingCreating a trauma-informed organization does not have a one-size fits all approach. This training serves as a guide for organizations in developing and growing trauma-informed care within its organizational structures.…
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Developmental Trauma and Maternal Stress
IDHS Trauma TrainingThis session offers attendees a foundational understanding of how trauma and stress can impact us even before birth. While it’s often assumed that children are naturally resilient to stress and…
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Engagement as the Foundation of Change: Rooting in the Spirit of Motivational Interviewing
IDHS Capacity Building Training TopicThis session focuses on the “Spirit” of Motivational Interviewing - partnership, acceptance, compassion, and empowerment - as the essential starting point for all change work. Participants will learn how to…
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Building Your Organizational Board
IDHS Capacity Building Training TopicThis two-hour training will focus on the basic elements of building and sustaining a board of directors. Topics covered will include:•The role of boards in the nonprofit sector •The three…
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Embracing Justice for All: Immigration
IDHS Capacity Building Training TopicEmbracing Justice for All: Immigration & Intersectional Lenses: This training explores the impact of immigration policies on young people and families. With an emphasis on equity and culturally responsive practices,…
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Positive Youth Development
IDHS Capacity Building Training TopicUnderstanding Youth Development: Harnessing the Power to Transform Individuals and Communities: History / Core Concepts / Practical Application This module provides participants the opportunity to ground themselves within the history…
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Youth Experiencing Housing Instability 101
Homeless YouthThis two-day webinar provides supervisory and front-line staff working in DHS funded Homeless Youth programs with essential information they need to ensure effective practice and compliance with the program's regulations.…
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ICOY 101
Virtual EventOnlineJoin ICOY’s Membership team for an overview of ICOY’s benefits, partnerships, history, and offerings! This session will be geared towards new staff at ICOY’s member organizations as well as prospective…
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CBAT-O Final Reports & Results
CBAT-OThese webinars are designed to help providers gain clarity on how to interpret their CBAT-O final report and results. Our team will walk them through each component of the report…
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The Intersection of LGBTQ+ Identity and Systems
IDHS Trauma TrainingOver 30% of youth in the child welfare + justice systems identify as LGBTQIA2S+. Why is this percentage over 3X as much as their representation in the general population? This…
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Restorative Justice 101
IDHS Capacity Building Training TopicRJ 101 is a two hour virtual introduction to restorative justice that provides participants with a foundational understanding of restorative justice principles, practices, and applications. The session will cover the…